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Large Animal Evacuation During Emergencies

As a large animal owner, it’s important to include your animals in your disaster plan. Before an emergency happens, take time to identify and arrange a safe location outside the immediate area where you and your livestock can go. To support our community, we’ve created a helpful list of large‑animal evacuation sites.

Park Name Site Amenities Address Contact Information Notes
South Lane County Park Staging area can accommodate up to 5 trucks/trailers. 1 corral and 1 outdoor arena. 218 South Lane, El Cajon, CA 92021 Park Office: (619) 561-0180 or askparks.lue@sdcounty.ca.gov Call ahead to confirm availability. Site prone to flooding during rain events.
Potrero County Park Open space area and parking lot
can accommodate up to 40 truck/trailers. No corrals.
24800 Potrero Park Drive, Potrero, CA 91963 Park Office: (619) 478-5212 or askparks.lue@sdcounty.ca.gov Call ahead to confirm availability.
Dianne Jacob Lakeside Equestrian Park Dirt parking lot can accommodate up to 50 horse truck/trailers. 4 individual corrals available. 1 indoor and 1 outdoor arena. Equine Event Services: (619) 733-
11055 Moreno Avenue, Lakeside,
CA 92040
Parks Office: (619) 443-1474 or askparks.lue@sdcounty.ca.gov Call ahead to confirm availability. This park is operated by Equine Event Services in conjunction with County Parks and Recreation.
Harmony Grove Village  Equestrian Park Staging area can accommodate 35 horse trailers. 5 individual corrals available. 1 arena. 2850 Harmony Grove Road, Escondido, CA 92029 Park Office: 760-745-4379 or askparks.lue@sdcounty.ca.gov Call ahead to confirm availability.
Oakoasis County Preserve Paved parking area can accommodate 6 horse
truck/trailers. No corrals.
12620 Wildcat Canyon Road, Lakeside, CA 92040 Park Office: (619) 561-0580 or askparks.lue@sdcounty.ca.gov Call ahead to confirm availability.
Holly Oaks County Park Staging area can accommodate up to 15 horse trailers. 1 arena and 1 round pen. Corner of Dye Road and Southern  Park Office: (760) 788-3326 or Oak Road, Ramona, CA 92065 askparks.lue@sdcounty.ca.gov Call ahead to confirm availability. Site prone to flooding during rain events.
Flinn Springs County Park Paved parking area can accommodate up to 10 horse
trucks/trailers. No corrals.
14787 Olde Highway 80, El Cajon,  Park Office: (619) 561-0180 or
CA, 92021
askparks.lue@sdcounty.ca.gov Call ahead to confirm availability.
Dos Picos County Park Paved parking area can accommodate up to 25 horse truck/trailers. 1 medium parking
area with no corrals.
17953 Dos Picos Park Road, Ramona, CA 92065 Park Office: (760) 789-2220 or askparks.lue@sdcounty.ca.gov Call ahead to confirm availability.
Sweetwater Regional Park Staging area can accommodate up to 3 horse truck/trailers. 19 individual corrals available. 3218 Summit Meadow Road, Bonita, CA 91902 Park Office: (619) 472-7572 or askparks.lue@sdcounty.ca.gov Call ahead to confirm availability. Additional 30 corrals available if not reserved.
Pine Valley County Park Paved parking area can accommodate up to 5 horse
truck/trailers. No corrals.
28810 Old Highway 80, Pine
Valley, CA 91962
Park Office: (619) 473-8558 or askparks.lue@sdcounty.ca.gov Call ahead to confirm availability.
El Monte County Park  Staging area can accommodate up to  3 horse truck/trailers. No corrals. 15805 El Monte Road, Lakeside, CA 92040 Park Office: (619) 443-1474 or askparks.lue@sdcounty.ca.gov Call ahead to confirm availability. Staging area is located across the street from El Monte Park.
Star Valley Park Undeveloped staging area can accommodate up to 24 horse truck/trailers. No corrals. 29902 Valley Center Road, Valley Center, CA 92082 Park Office: (760) 749-8852 or askparks.lue@sdcounty.ca.gov Call ahead to confirm availability.
San Dieguito County Park Paved parking area can accommodate up to 10 horse
trucks/trailers. No corrals.
1628 Lomas Santa Fe Drive, Del Mar, CA 92014 Park Office: (858) 755-2386 or askparks.lue@sdcounty.ca.gov Call ahead to confirm availability.
Rancho Guajome County Park Dirt parking area can
accommodate up to 10 horse truck/trailers. No corrals.
2210 N. Santa Fe Avenue, Vista, CA 92083 Park Office (760) 724-4082 or askparks.lue@sdcounty.ca.gov Call ahead to confirm availability.
William Heise County Park Large open area can accommodate up to 25 horse
truck/trailers. No corrals.
4945 Heise Park Road, Julian, CA 92036 Park Office: (760) 765-0650 or askparks.lue@sdcounty.ca.gov Call ahead to confirm availability.
Tijuana River Valley Regional Park
- Campground
Dirt parking lot can accommodate up to 10 horse truck/trailers. 5 individual corrals
available.
1942 Monument Road, San Diego, CA 92154 Park Office: (619) 205-1680 or askparks.lue@sdcounty.ca.gov Call ahead to confirm availability. Site prone to flooding during rain events.
Tijuana River Valley Regional Park
- Active Recreation Site
Undeveloped staging area can accommodate up to 10 horse
truck/trailers. No corrals.
2570 Sunset Avenue, San Diego, CA 92154 Park Office: (619) 205-1680 or askparks.lue@sdcounty.ca.gov Call ahead to confirm availability.
Tijuana River Valley Regional Park
- Sports Complex
Paved parking lot can accommodate up to 10 horse
truck/trailers. No corrals.
2487 Sunset Avenue, San Diego, CA 92154 Park Office: (619) 205-1680 or askparks.lue@sdcounty.ca.gov Call ahead to confirm availability.
Santa Ysabel Nature Center Staging Area can accommodate up to 10 horse truck/trailers. No corrals. 22135 Highway 79, Santa Ysabel,
CA 92070
Park Office:  (760) 765-4098 or askparks.lue@sdcounty.ca.gov Call ahead to confirm availability.
Santa Ysabel West Staging  Staging area can accommodate up to 5 horse truck/trailers. No
corrals.
29510 Highway 78, Santa Ysabel,
CA 92070
Park Office: (760) 765-4098 or askparks.lue@sdcounty.ca.gov Call ahead to confirm availability.

Please call ahead of time to confirm availability. Sites are available on a first come, first served basis. Feed and water not provided.

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